calibrate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements).
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to divide or mark with gradations, graduations, or other indexes of degree, quantity, etc., as on a thermometer, measuring cup, or the like.
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to determine the correct range for (an artillery gun, mortar, etc.) by observing where the fired projectile hits.
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to plan or devise (something) carefully so as to have a precise use, application, appeal, etc..
a sales strategy calibrated to rich investors.
verb
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to measure the calibre of (a gun, mortar, etc)
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to mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that readings can be made in appropriate units
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to determine the accuracy of (a measuring instrument, etc)
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to determine or check the range and accuracy of (a piece of artillery)
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To check, adjust, or standardize a measuring instrument, usually by comparing it with an accepted model.
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To measure the diameter of the inside of a tube.
Other Word Forms
- calibrater noun
- calibration noun
- calibrator noun
- recalibrate verb (used with or without object)
- uncalibrated adjective
Etymology
Origin of calibrate
Example Sentences
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Unlike Israel, the U.A.E. has no established network of shelters or carefully calibrated alert levels.
The company then calibrates those responses with first-party data, such as historical survey responses and support interactions.
Whether that bet will pay off remains to be seen, but the broader market stabilized somewhat as investors continued to calibrate geopolitical impacts.
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Whether that bet pays off remains to be seen, but the broader market later stabilized somewhat as investors continued to calibrate the geopolitical impacts.
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Williams said such research plays a critical role in helping an independent Fed to calibrate the level of interest rates and support the economy to the best of its ability.
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